China shipped real guns to Solomon Islands, not replicas, diplomats claimed
China likely shipped genuine firearms to the Solomon Islands when its donation of “replica” weapons to police last year sparked a political firestorm in...
Australia-owned Pacific Telco likely exploited by private spies
An Australian-owned mobile phone operator in the Pacific Islands has likely been used by private spy firms to track people on the other side...
Fiji coalition government kingmaker SODELPA threat to defect to FijiFirst, issues seven days ultimatum
The future of Fiji coalition Government hangs in the balance as the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) drafts an ultimatum that could collapse the...
Wale slams Solomon Islands PM’s hypocritical stand on West Papua
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s stand on the West Papua issue labelling it as ‘hypocritical’.
Wale...
Regional NDC Hub to be handed over to SPC in Sept 2024
A Pacific-led and owned initiative to help Pacific nations implement their climate targets under the COP21 Paris Agreement, has been hailed as an example...
Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting holds great significance: Fiji Women Minister Tabuya
Fiji's Minister for Women, Lynda Tabuya has applauded the collaborative efforts that led to the establishment of the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting...
Fiji says it will sign defence agreement with France
Fiji will sign a defence agreement with France, after the cabinet of the Pacific Islands nation approved the deal, Fiji's government said in a...
Pacific Dialogue amplifies voices of Small Island Developing States facing the brunt of climate...
Faced with the existential threat of a rapidly warming world, leaders from the Pacific gathered in Fiji this month to discuss regionally-driven solutions that...
Solomon Islands single-use plastic ban regulation to be enforced on 01 September
A regulation to ban single-use plastics in the Solomon Islands will come into force today 01 September 2023.
This ban prohibits the importation, manufacturing, distribution,...
Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders unite to address gender equality and climate action
Regional representatives unite to address critical issues of gender equality, climate action, and social inclusion at the second Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting...
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Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...